Overall a pleasant experience, but deeply flawed.

Rating: 4/10 (2 October 2013)

Giant robots engaging in fisticuffs with giant monsters is a joy to behold that I doubt will ever grow old, but the other elements in Pacific Rim are greatly lacking.
It goes without saying that the basic premise is pants on head retarded, I just wish basic things such as characterisation was handled more effectively. It doesn't help either when Pacific Rim contradicts itself by one moment speaking of the need for efficiency over showing off and in the next scene (literally) pulling its punches.
Bad writing is an forever will be bad writing, and Pacific Rim is rife with it. It's a fun ride though if you are willing to overlook such faults and the momentarily atrocious CGI.